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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,176.24, 377,596.20 and 152,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,176.24, 377,596.20 and 152,202.80 is: 227,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,176.24 : 377,596.20 = 152,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,176.24/377,596.20 = 152,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,176.24x = 377,596.20 × 152,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,176.24x = 57,471,198,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,471,198,909.36/252,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,900.93

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